According to the Empirical Research on the Determinants of Health

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to the empirical research on the determinants of health in the text book:

• A) Medical care contributes 20% - 30% to health care outcomes.
• B) Less than 5% of deaths in 1990 were associated with tobacco use.
• C) Social determinants explain 60% of health outcomes.
• D) Personal behaviors make significant contributions to health outcomes.

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Definitions:

Stomach Ulcers

Open sores that develop on the inner lining of the stomach, upper small intestine, or esophagus, often resulting from inflammation caused by bacterial infections or excessive acid production.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model of the body's stress response, comprising three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from stress or extended periods of exertion.

Alarm Reaction

The initial phase in the body's response to stress, mobilizing resources to face the threat or challenge.